The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey, honoring the former guard on Feb. 11. Coverage across outlets frames the announcement as a milestone for the franchise and a tribute to Bogues’ place in Hornets history, with details focusing on his stature and career with the team.
Several reports highlight that Bogues is the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3 and note his Hall of Fame–level significance through franchise records. ESPN and Yahoo Sports (via reporting attributed to ESPN’s Shams Charania) emphasize that he is a franchise leader in categories such as assists, steals, and minutes, and that he spent the majority of his NBA career in Charlotte. Other outlets add general commentary on the honor’s significance, while CBS Sports specifies the jersey will go to the rafters in Charlotte on Feb. 11, 2027. Yahoo Sports - NBA adds that the retirement will occur before a February game against the Bucks.
